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Your First 3D Print (Workflow)
Obtain 3D Printable File
There are a few different ways to obtain 3D printable files for use on your R1 personal 3D printer.
Computer Aided Design Software
If you are design savvy and own a CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Google
Sketchup, you can design your own parts! Once you are finished designing, just make sure to
export them as .STL or .OBJ files and save them where you can access them when it is time to
print.
Online
There are a number of 3D file resources available online. We at ROBO 3D have developed our
own file sharing/ marketplace called Makable. Log on to
www.makable.com
and create a profile.
From here you can download free, shared, ROBO Certified* 3D files for printing or you can
contact one of our amazing designers to make a CAD part for you!
Upload File to MatterControl
Once you have your file ready to go, open up MatterControl, connect to your printer
(6.1 A) and add your file to the Queue (B).
When it shows up in the queue, select the file that you uploaded by clicking on it. (C)
When it is selected it will show up in the preview panel.
(6.1)